“The Old Man at the Bridge” by Ernest Hemingway

What was the old man wearing?

• A hat and glasses

• Steel-rimmed spectacles and very dusty clothes

• A coat and boots

• A scarf and gloves

What was the old man doing by the side of the road?

• Reading a book

• Waiting for a friend

• Looking for his lost animals

• Resting because he was too tired to go any farther

Where did the old man come from?

• San Carlos

• Madrid

• Tortosa

• Barcelona

What was the old man taking care of?

• His family

• His house

• Animals

• His garden

How many animals did the old man mention?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

Which animal did the old man believe would be alright?

• The pigeons

• The cat

• The goats

• The dog

Why did the old man have to leave his town?

• Because of an earthquake

• Because of a fire

• Because of a flood

• Because of the artillery

What did the old man say about his politics?

• He was a communist

• He was without politics

• He was a fascist

• He was a republican

How far had the old man traveled?

• 10 kilometers

• 12 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

What did the narrator suggest the old man do?

• Go back to San Carlos

• Wait for help

• Try to walk to the trucks up the road

• Stay where he was